The illusion of choice

Are Independents “a confused and clueless horde,” who are “more myopic than moderate” and characterized above all else by their “thoughtlessness”? These are just a few of the claims put forward in an anti-Independent hit piece published this week in The New Republic.

In reality, the confused and clueless are those who think that either of the two major parties has their interests at heart or gives a hoot about carrying out what their party platform says.